Skip to main content

John Thomson Art

American, 1941-1840
Thomson lives and paints in California, Mexico and the Caribbean. His paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, and color photographs have been exhibited by many leading galleries and design firms throughout the United States, and abroad. Over 4000 of his abstract creations are represented in private, and public collections around the world. Thomson earned his BA in Arts, 1964 from Chico State College and MA in Painting, 1970, from Chico State University.
to
1
3
1
3
2
1
China Patch Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 41x41 Inches
China Patch Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 41x41 Inches

China Patch Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 41x41 Inches

By John Thomson

Located in Soquel, CA

Compelling and vibrant oil abstract work by Monterey Bay artist and gallery owner John O. Thomson. Signed lower right. Signed on verso John O Thomson and titled "China Patch 6-5-11 S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist John Thomson Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Interesting Map of the Atlantic Showing Nelson's and Trade Routes, 1817
Interesting Map of the Atlantic Showing Nelson's and Trade Routes, 1817

Interesting Map of the Atlantic Showing Nelson's and Trade Routes, 1817

By John Thomson

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Chart of the North Atlantic Ocean with Tracks of the Shipping to West Indies, North America, &cc'. Large map of the Atlantic, showing the tracks of the ships trad...

Category

19th Century Antique John Thomson Art

Materials

Paper

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Chart of the World
John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Chart of the World

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Chart of the World

By John Thomson

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine engraved map of the world on Mercator's projection, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830. On paper.

Category

Early 19th Century John Thomson Art

Materials

Engraving

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, The Rivers of the World
John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, The Rivers of the World

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, The Rivers of the World

By John Thomson

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine engraved chart table showing the lengths of the principal rivers across the world, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830. On paper.

Category

Early 19th Century John Thomson Art

Materials

Engraving

Related Items
Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie
Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie

Map of the Holy Land "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte" by Pierre M. Lapie

By Pierre M. Lapie

Located in Alamo, CA

An early 19th century map of ancient Syria and Egypt entitled "Carte de la Syrie et de l'Egypte anciennes/dressée par M. Lapie, Colonel d'Etat Major, et...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique John Thomson Art

Materials

Paper

Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit
Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit

Large 17th Century Hand Colored Map of England and the British Isles by de Wit

By Frederick de Wit

Located in Alamo, CA

A large hand colored 17th century map of England and the British Isles by Frederick de Wit entitled "Accuratissima Angliæ Regni et Walliæ Principatus", published in Amsterdam in 1680. It is a highly detailed map of England, Scotland, the Scottish Isles...

Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Antique John Thomson Art

Materials

Paper

Evanescence of Time: Large Abstract Acrylic Painting in Bold Blue
Evanescence of Time: Large Abstract Acrylic Painting in Bold Blue

Karnish ArtEvanescence of Time: Large Abstract Acrylic Painting in Bold Blue, 2024

$1,376Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 46.46 in D 1.19 in

Evanescence of Time: Large Abstract Acrylic Painting in Bold Blue

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Evanescence of Time Evanescence Painting Large Contemporary Bold Blue Statement Figurative Modern Texture Stories In this vibrant acrylic painting, I've infused the essence ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist John Thomson Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow)
Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow)

Salvador Dalí­Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow), 1974

$2,387Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in

Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Shitakiri (The tongue-cut sparrow) Drypoint etching with stencil from 1974. The edition of XVII/LXXV on Richard de Bas paper. Dimensions of work: 66 x ...

Category

1970s Surrealist John Thomson Art

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Japanese Fairy Tales
Japanese Fairy Tales

Salvador Dalí­Japanese Fairy Tales, 1974

$15,916Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in

Japanese Fairy Tales

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Japanese Fairy Tales Portfolio with 10 drypoint etching with stencil from 1974. The edition of XVII/LXXV on Richard de Bas paper. Dimensions of work: 6...

Category

1970s Surrealist John Thomson Art

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Map of the Republic of Genoa
Map of the Republic of Genoa

Map of the Republic of Genoa

$750

H 22.5 in W 25.75 in D 0.75 in

Map of the Republic of Genoa

Located in New York, NY

Framed antique hand-coloured map of the Republic of Genoa including the duchies of Mantua, Modena, and Parma. Europe, late 18th century. Dimension: 25...

Category

Late 18th Century European Antique John Thomson Art

Fish, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815

Fish, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Fish and seahorse, engraving with original hand-colouring, circa 1815. From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und Vergnugen Der Jugend by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822), an encyclopaedic ...

Category

Early 19th Century Naturalistic John Thomson Art

Materials

Engraving

"Pompeian Perfumer" Grace Hartigan, Roman Subject, Abstract Expressionist Artist
"Pompeian Perfumer" Grace Hartigan, Roman Subject, Abstract Expressionist Artist

"Pompeian Perfumer" Grace Hartigan, Roman Subject, Abstract Expressionist Artist

By Grace Hartigan

Located in New York, NY

Grace Hartigan Pompeian Perfumer, 1999 Signed and dated lower right; signed, titled, and dated on the reverse Oil on linen 72 x 66 inches Grace Hartigan’s career began among the Ne...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist John Thomson Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor
Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor

Hand-Colored 18th Century Homann Map of the Black Sea, Turkey and Asia Minor

By Johann Baptist Homann

Located in Alamo, CA

An attractive original early 18th century hand-colored map of the Black Sea and Turkey entitled "Carte de L'Asie Minevre ou de la Natolie et du Pont Evxin Tiree des Voyages et des Ob...

Category

Early 18th Century German Antique John Thomson Art

Materials

Paper

Le Buste (The Bust)

Salvador Dalí­Le Buste (The Bust), 1969

$4,144

H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in

Le Buste (The Bust)

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Le Buste (The Bust) Drypoint etching with roulette from 1969. The edition 142/145. Dimensions of work: 38 x 28 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Pierre Arg...

Category

1970s Surrealist John Thomson Art

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Walter Gaudnek Abstract Figures Oil on Canvas
Walter Gaudnek Abstract Figures Oil on Canvas

Walter Gaudnek Abstract Figures Oil on Canvas

Located in Astoria, NY

Walter Gaudnek (Czech, 1931-2022), Untitled (Abstract Figures), Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, unframed. 58" H x 48.5" W x 1" D. Provenance: From a Scarsdale, New York Estate.

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist John Thomson Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

My Beloved - Painting Maximalism Abstract Figurative Love Contemporary Invest
My Beloved - Painting Maximalism Abstract Figurative Love Contemporary Invest

My Beloved - Painting Maximalism Abstract Figurative Love Contemporary Invest

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: The Guardians of my Beloved Mesmerizing Striking Abstract Figurative Love Peace Invest Contemporary Maximalism This work is part of a series. It is part of a story... It por...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist John Thomson Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Pastel, Spray Paint

Previously Available Items
John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Eastern Hemisphere
John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Eastern Hemisphere

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Eastern Hemisphere

By John Thomson

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine engraved map of the Eastern Hemisphere of Earth, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830. On paper.

Category

Early 19th Century John Thomson Art

Materials

Engraving

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Northern Hemisphere
John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Northern Hemisphere

John Thomson (1777-1840) - 1830 Map Engraving, Northern Hemisphere

By John Thomson

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine engraved map of the Northern Hemisphere, from the second edition of John Thomson's 'New General Atlas' published in 1830. On paper.

Category

Early 19th Century John Thomson Art

Materials

Engraving

Historical Childs Toy Doll Plate, Indian Chiefs California Gold Rush, circa 1850
Historical Childs Toy Doll Plate, Indian Chiefs California Gold Rush, circa 1850

Historical Childs Toy Doll Plate, Indian Chiefs California Gold Rush, circa 1850

By John Thomson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A circa 1850, pearlware historical childrens' miniature toy doll plate titled “Indian Chiefs,” one of a series of plates commemorating the California Gold Rush...

Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique John Thomson Art

Materials

Pearlware

Antique Hand Colored Hemispheres by John Thomson
Antique Hand Colored Hemispheres by John Thomson

Antique Hand Colored Hemispheres by John Thomson

By John Thomson

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of hand colored and engraved world maps depicting the eastern and western hemispheres. They are dated 1815 and were produced for John Thomson's New General Atlas (published i...

Category

19th Century British Antique John Thomson Art

Materials

Paper

John Thomson art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic John Thomson art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Thomson in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large John Thomson art, so small editions measuring 41 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Leslie Luverne Anderson, Daniel David Fuentes, and Richard Huntington. John Thomson art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,996 and tops out at $1,996, while the average work can sell for $1,996.

Artists Similar to John Thomson